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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Storytime with David

I've always found books a connecting point with children so when I got the chance to stay with my grandchildren for a couple weeks I went to their local library to find some books to share with David. I found several, but one of my favorites and one I knew he would like was The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle. It has a different farm animal on each page making it's own sound along with the repeat of the phrase, "The spider didn't answer, she was very busy spinning her web," until the end where that phrase changes to, "And the Spider caught the fly in her web, just like that!" The spider and the fly on each page as well as the web are golden and raised so the child can feel them. Slowly through the book the web is developing. This book was so successful with David that I ordered it on Amazon for his birthday. We loved reading it together.

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We have home schooled for over 20 years now and I still enjoy learning daily with my children! There is always something new to learn and new books to be discovered as well as old ones to revisit. I have been much influenced by Karen Andreola's books and appreciate Charlotte Mason's wonderful philosphy. We love books!! I also like her emphasis on creativity and searching for beauty in the arts. We try to get our formal school work done in the morning so the children have time to think and create in the afternoons. The children help with the household chores so that life flows along smoothly now and they are prepared for adult life and know how to serve others. This blog is a small peek into our learning adventures. Hope you enjoy it. You might also enjoy my blog "All Things Bright and Beautiful" posted weekly which features an artist, a composer and a poet for picture study, music appreciation and poetry. http://classicalmusicnartcharlottemasonstyle.blogspot.com/

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I am a follower of the LORD Jesus, Brian's wife for 34 years, a mother of 11, Grandma to ten. I love the LORD and His Word and I love my family, especially teaching and discipling my precious children. We're "addicted" to good books and having company, though not usually at the same time....